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College Professor of Collaborative Piano — Open Rank
Department of Music, Abilene Christian University
Position Type: Full-time College Faculty appointment, open rank
Start Date: Spring or Fall 2027
Position Summary
The Department of Music at Abilene Christian University invites applications for a full-time College Faculty position in Collaborative Piano. The successful candidate will serve as a primary collaborative pianist for the Department of Music, working closely with students and faculty across vocal and instrumental areas.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide high-level collaborative piano support for student instruction and performance. The position may also include limited classroom or applied teaching, such as class piano or other courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, as load and departmental needs allow.
Responsibilities
- Provide collaborative piano support for applied lessons, rehearsals, coachings, juries, pre-recital hearings, degree recitals, departmental recitals, auditions, and other student performances.
- Collaborate with vocalists and instrumentalists across the Department of Music.
- Serve as pianist and music director for opera productions and scenes.
- Accompany performance labs and other departmental activities as assigned.
- Coach students in musical preparation and effective collaboration.
- Collaborate with faculty and guest artists as appropriate.
- Teach a limited number of courses, such as class piano or other courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, as load and departmental needs allow.
- Participate in recruitment and other activities supporting the life and mission of the Department of Music.
- Support the mission of ACU through Christ-centered teaching, service, and mentoring of students.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in collaborative piano or a related field.
- High level of keyboard proficiency and musicianship.
- Significant experience collaborating with soloists and ensembles.
- Excellent sight-reading and score-reading skills.
- Ability to prepare a broad range of repertoire efficiently and professionally.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to the values of Christian higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in collaborative piano, piano performance, or a related field.
- Experience working with undergraduate musicians in a college or university setting.
- Experience coaching singers and instrumentalists.
- Experience with opera or other staged musical productions.
- Experience teaching class piano, applied piano, or related courses.
About ACU
Application Instructions
Completed applications will include:
- Letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- Statement on the relationship of Christian faith and teaching.
- Statement of personal faith journey.
- Links to recent professional work or performances.
- Academic/professional letter of recommendation.
- Letter of recommendation from a church leader.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- Copies of transcripts for academic work (official transcripts required upon hire).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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